Lovin' California
Choreographer: John Robinson (USA) March 2019
Step Sheet
Sequence: 16-count intro. During 9th rep, do first 16 counts then restart.*
EXTENDED VINE, HEEL TWIST, KICK-BALL-CHANGE
1,2Step R side right (1), Step L behind R (2)
3,4Step R side right (3), Step L across R (4)
5,6Swivel heels left (5), Swivel heels home (weight stays L, body facing 1:30) (6)
7&8Kick R forward (7), Step ball of R beside L (&), Step L in place (facing 1:30) (8)
HEEL GRIND TURNING 1/8 R, COASTER STEP, HEEL GRIND TURNING 1/4 L, COASTER STEP
1,2Dig R heel forward (toe turned slightly L) (1), Grind R heel (fanning toe R) turning 1/8 right (3:00) (2)
3&4Step R back (3), Step L beside R (&), Step R forward (4)
5,6Dig L heel forward (toe turned slightly R) (5), Grind L heel (fanning toe L) turning 1/4 left (12:00) (6)
7&8Step L back (7), Step R beside L (&), Step L forward (8)
*RESTART here during 9th repetition (you’ll be facing 12:00 when this happens)
1/4 TURN L, CROSSING TRIPLE, 1/2 TURN R, CROSSING TRIPLE
1,2Step R forward (1), Turn 1/4 left (9:00) taking weight L (2)
3&4Step R across L (3), Step L side left (&), Step R across L (4)
5,6Turn 1/4 right (12:00) stepping L back (5), Turn 1/4 right (3:00) stepping R side right (6)
7&8Step L across R (7), Step R side right (&), Step L across R (8)
SIDE, TOUCH, 1/4 TURN L, TOUCH, SIDE, TOUCH, 1/4 TURN L, TOUCH/CLAP TWICE
1,2Step R side right (1), Tap L beside R (2)
3,4Turn 1/4 left (12:00) stepping L forward (3), Tap R beside L (4)
5,6Step R side right (5), Tap L beside R (6)
7&8Turn 1/4 left (9:00) stepping L forward (7), Tap R beside L clapping twice (&8)
NOTE: It is possible to dance through the track without the restart; however, the phrasing will feel better when you include it.
Please contact choreographer before posting any online videos. Thank you!
EXTENDED VINE, HEEL TWIST, KICK-BALL-CHANGE
1,2Step R side right (1), Step L behind R (2)
3,4Step R side right (3), Step L across R (4)
5,6Swivel heels left (5), Swivel heels home (weight stays L, body facing 1:30) (6)
7&8Kick R forward (7), Step ball of R beside L (&), Step L in place (facing 1:30) (8)
HEEL GRIND TURNING 1/8 R, COASTER STEP, HEEL GRIND TURNING 1/4 L, COASTER STEP
1,2Dig R heel forward (toe turned slightly L) (1), Grind R heel (fanning toe R) turning 1/8 right (3:00) (2)
3&4Step R back (3), Step L beside R (&), Step R forward (4)
5,6Dig L heel forward (toe turned slightly R) (5), Grind L heel (fanning toe L) turning 1/4 left (12:00) (6)
7&8Step L back (7), Step R beside L (&), Step L forward (8)
*RESTART here during 9th repetition (you’ll be facing 12:00 when this happens)
1/4 TURN L, CROSSING TRIPLE, 1/2 TURN R, CROSSING TRIPLE
1,2Step R forward (1), Turn 1/4 left (9:00) taking weight L (2)
3&4Step R across L (3), Step L side left (&), Step R across L (4)
5,6Turn 1/4 right (12:00) stepping L back (5), Turn 1/4 right (3:00) stepping R side right (6)
7&8Step L across R (7), Step R side right (&), Step L across R (8)
SIDE, TOUCH, 1/4 TURN L, TOUCH, SIDE, TOUCH, 1/4 TURN L, TOUCH/CLAP TWICE
1,2Step R side right (1), Tap L beside R (2)
3,4Turn 1/4 left (12:00) stepping L forward (3), Tap R beside L (4)
5,6Step R side right (5), Tap L beside R (6)
7&8Turn 1/4 left (9:00) stepping L forward (7), Tap R beside L clapping twice (&8)
NOTE: It is possible to dance through the track without the restart; however, the phrasing will feel better when you include it.
Please contact choreographer before posting any online videos. Thank you!
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John Robinson (USA) March 2019
John Robinson, a talented dancer from the USA, made a vibrant mark in March 2019 with two captivating performances now featured in our archive. His infectious passion and dynamic style continue to inspire audiences and fellow dancers alike!Can't find the right video?
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